First Responder of the Year Recognition
Thank you to all who submitted nominations for the First Responder of the Year Award for the 2nd Assembly District. Yesterday, I was proud to present Deputy John Kowalski from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office with this award before session. John was nominated for this award due to his dedication to serving the community including performing life saving CPR, for his commitment to growing his skills, and challenging his fellow officers to do the same. Thank you, John, for your outstanding bravery and dedication to serving others.
Floor Session 10/14
Yesterday, Tuesday 10/14 the Assembly met for session. I voted in favor of all the following bills except AB 409.
SJR 88 honors the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. You can watch the speech of Representative Penterman, who is the author of the resolution, here.
AB 34 ensures that when there is an officer-involved death and the district attorney finds there is no basis to prosecute the officer, a court cannot issue a complaint against the officer unless there is new or unused evidence presented.
AB 77 prohibits the possession, sale, installation, and use of a device that conceals a license plate in any way.
AB 136 makes impersonating a first responder a Class I felony.
AB 179 it provides clarity for placement of emergency lights on police vehicles.
AB 191 modifies the procedure for delivering a subpoena to a law enforcement officer or a tribal law officer and requires that the subpoena may be served only at the officer’s work address.
AB 198 requires the Technical College System Board provide grants to technical colleges that provide EMS courses. The bill requires that the Higher Educational Aids Board pay for tuition and materials at technical colleges for training of certain EMS providers. And the bill requires a pilot program run by the Department of Military Affairs to establish Live 911 programs.
AB 199 changes the reimbursement for emergency services for when a patient is not transported. Sometimes emergency personnel provide treatment on scene without providing transport to a hospital, and we want to ensure that the first responders still receive reimbursement for their work. It requires the Emergency Medical Services Board with the DHS and Technical College System Board to submit an annual report to the legislature on national and state changes to the scope of practice of emergency medical providers. This bill changes eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program.
AB 239 expands current law regarding harming a law enforcement animal to include search and rescue dogs.
AB 265 increases certain penalties for human trafficking and trafficking a child. It establishes a minimum sentence of 10 years for trafficking and a minimum of 15 years for trafficking a child. The bill extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting a violation of the crime of human trafficking from 6 years to 10 years.
AB 278 requires the DOJ to award grants to law enforcement agencies to acquire data-sharing platforms so that multiple law enforcement agencies can share data amongst themselves.
AB 309 provides that any dispatcher that transfers a caller to the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is generally immune from civil liability for any outcomes resulting from the transfer.
AB 409 expands the move over or slow down law to include disabled vehicles.
I did not vote in favor of AB 409 because of two main concerns. First, this bill puts all vehicles equal to emergency vehicles. This may cause people to stop giving as much regard when they see an emergency vehicle. Second, it is also unclear if this bill would cause traffic flow issues. I asked for information regarding the effect on traffic from states that have already adopted this law it and I was not given any. Without information to address this concern I was not comfortable voting for this bill.
AB 429 directs the Department of Transportation to designate the overpass on I 39 over STH 82 in Marquette County as the “Greg Quinn and Larry Millard Memorial Bridge.”
SB 76 requires a a prosecutor to get the court’s approval to dismiss or amend a charge if the charge meets certain criteria. The bill prohibits a prosecutor from entering into a deferred prosecution agreement with a defendant if a complaint or information is filed that alleges the person committed any of the specified crimes.
In-District Events
Friday, October 17, Fish Boil & Gun Raffle at Maribel Community Center, Maribel from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. More information can be found here.
Saturday, October 18, Mishicot Pumpkin Fest at 150 E Main St, Mishicot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parade at noon. More information can be found here.
Saturday, October 18, Bay Area Ice Bears Craft Show at West De Pere High School, De Pere from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information can be found here.
Friday, October 24, Holy Family Catholic School Fall Fest at Cobblestone Creek, Brillion from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More information can be found here.
Saturday, October 25, Old Glory Honor Flight Fundraiser at Westshore Sportsman’s Club, Two Rivers from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, October 25, Zion Wayside’s Brat Fry at 540 County Rd U, Wrightstown from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 26, Francis Creek Fire Department Brat & Chili Fest at 310 Norwood Dr, Francis Creek from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. More information can be found here.
